Rising floodwaters trigger evacuations in Czech Republic and Poland September 15, 2024 at 12:39AM

Severe flooding has struck Central Europe due to torrential rains, heavily impacting the Czech Republic. Authorities declared top-level flood warnings across nearly 90 locations, prompting mass evacuations and widespread power outages. The situation remains critical in Poland and Austria, where fatalities have been reported. Meteorologists caution that conditions could deteriorate further with more heavy rainfall expected.